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Ultimate Defend — Colorless Skill Card in Slay the Spire 2

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Ultimate Defend

Gain 11 Block.

CharacterColorless
TypeSkill
RarityUncommon
Cost1 Energy
TargetSelf
Total Block11
Per Energy11.00 → 15.00 upgraded
TagsDefend

Card text

Gain 11 Block.

Upgraded: Gain 15 Block.

Where it sits on the curve

Measured the same way as our efficiency tier list: total Block divided by Energy.

Ultimate Defend produces 11.00 per Energy at base and <strong>15.00</strong> upgraded. That ranks it 4 of 56 of the 56 skills with a fixed cost. It sits in the top 95% on this measure.

The measure ignores everything that is not a number. Area damage, conditions and drawbacks are not priced in.

Other Colorless cards at 1 Energy

  • Alchemize — Procure a random potion.
  • Anointed — Put every Rare card from your Draw Pile into your Hand.
  • Automation — Every 10 cards you draw, gain 1 Energy.
  • Beacon of Hope — Whenever you gain Block on your turn, other players gain half that much Block.
  • Coordinate — Give another player 5 Strength this turn.
  • Discovery — Choose 1 of 3 random cards to add into your Hand. It's free to play this turn.

Where to go next

All 577 cards — the full table, filterable by character. Efficiency tier list — every measurable card ranked.

Rarity system explains how often this card appears. Enchantments covers the modifiers that can change it.

Frequently asked questions

What does Ultimate Defend do in Slay the Spire 2?

Gain 11 Block.

What does upgrading Ultimate Defend change?

Gain 15 Block.

How much does Ultimate Defend cost?

1 Energy. It is a Uncommon Skill card.

Is Ultimate Defend efficient for its cost?

It produces 11.00 Block per Energy, which ranks 4 of 56 among the skills that can be measured this way.

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Sources

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